SIX players from the Richmond NGA Pioneers earned selection in Teams of the Carnival at the recent under-15 V/Line Cup played in Shepparton.
Pioneers' players Noah Long, Corbin Anderson and Ben Cameron were picked in the division one team, Archie Olsen, Harley Reid and Riley Paetow in division two and Nunia Mafi, Tia Davidge and Bryde O'Rourke were selected in the girls side.
The Pioneers won all six matches they played at the carnival.
"It was a fantastic carnival for all three sides (division one boys, division two boys and girls) and the improvement and development over the two matches was huge," AFLCV football development manager Jake McLean said.
PIONEERS RESULTS:
DIVISION 1 BOYS:
Pioneers 12.16 (88) d Goulburn Murray 7.8 (50).
Best on ground medal - Noah Long.
Pioneers 8.21 (69) d North East Border 4.5 (29).
Best on ground medal - Corbin Anderson.
DIVISION 2 BOYS:
Pioneers 12.11 (83) d Goulburn Murray 5.8 (38).
Best on ground medal - Archie Olsen.
Pioneers 15.13 (103) d North East Border 5.1 (31).
Best on ground medal - Harley Reid.
GIRLS:
Pioneers 11.16 (82) d Goulburn Murray 0.0 (0).
Best on ground medal - Nunia Mafi.
Pioneers 9.11 (65) d North East Border 0.2 (2).
Best on ground medal - Tia Davidge.
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